If Manchester United’s three-man defensive line is to succeed under new head coach Ruben Amorim, the team needs better defensive players.
Victor Lindelof’s contract expires in 2025, and he continues to sustain injuries. Jonny Evans is not the solution going forward, and Harry Maguire is in a similar situation.
Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Lisandro Martinez are the only players anticipated to stay, and it is obvious that the team needs to bolster its defense.
Barcelona’s Jules Kounde has had an incredible season, and according to F365, the Red Devils are pursuing the Frenchman at Amorim’s request.
This season, the 26-year-old has made 17 appearances, scoring one goal and dishing out four assists. The Frenchman has mostly played as a right full-back for Hansi Flick, but he wants to play in the middle of the defense.
Amorim will greatly benefit from this adaptability, and the 20-time English league champions are getting ready to make a January bid of €65 million for the former Sevilla player.
When Xavi was in charge, the Catalan giants were willing to go for Kounde, but Flick has told the team not to let the France international go.
One of the most exceptional players of the season thus far is a Barça star that Manchester United is interested in signing. Sensational is the only way to describe Jules Koundé’s performances.
Thankfully, things have drastically altered for him since Hans-Dieter Flick replaced Xavi Hernández, and he has been able to return to his best self.
Something that made him one of the first people Rubén Amorim asked for when he got to Old Trafford was to make the wing delineation stronger.
“Therefore, the English entity has already prepared a first offensive in the amount of 65 million euros, which is a significant sum.”
Barca wants prospective suitors to pay his entire €1000 million termination clause, which is unlikely to ever be fulfilled. Therefore, Kounde won’t depart unless Barcelona requests it.
It makes perfect sense to sign a versatile defender, and it will be intriguing to watch how INEOS performs in the market and how they collaborate with the new Portuguese coach.
